There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, ...

Data encryption makes it nearly impossible for someone to access a protected file without the proper decryption key or password. Many apps use encryption to keep your data safe, including password ...

In a nutshell, Device encryption is the process by which data is scrambled into an illegible code, making it indecipherable to unintended recipients of the data without a password or recovery key. The ...

If you want to turn on or off Device Encryption in Windows 11/10, follow this step-by-step guide. This functionality is generally available on most 2-in-1 devices and tablets running Windows 11/10.

The good news about Windows 11 automatic encryption is that at least some readers can avoid the problem. In the last two columns, I've warned that Microsoft had set Windows 11 Home and Pro operating ...

Is the data on your phone or laptop encrypted? Should it be? And what does encrypting your data do to it anyway? Here we’ll explain the ins and outs of encryption, and how you can make sure that ...

Android users are increasingly sending sensitive work messages that look protected by modern encryption, yet those chats can still be exposed to employers, carriers, and legal discovery. The gap ...

The past year was a tough one for data security, with consumers being affected by ransomware attacks, phishing scams, and a dizzying number of data breaches at big companies. Everything you do on a ...

The technology industry (Apple, Google, Microsoft) ultimately wants to get rid of passwords with passkeys. Until then, the Google Password Manager is starting to offer on-device encryption so that ...